Turkey Chili With Heat

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Heat aficionados will love this hearty, tasty and pretty healthy recipe using lean ground turkey. Shredded sharp cheddar, diced onion, and light sour cream make excellent toppings.

"Ok, so I'm a chili-head. I like a little heat, and this great tasting turkey chili fills the bill while claiming to be pretty healthy." - Eugene1942

Yield: 3 Servings Ready in moments

Cuisine: AmericanMain Ingredient: Ground Turkey

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Turkey chili for those who like a little heat. photo by Eugene1942

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Original recipe makes 3 Servings

1/2 poundGround turkey; e.g., 93%

15 1/2 ounce canDark kidney beans; (undrained)

14 1/2 ounce canDiced tomatoes; (Red & Gold good)

2 wholeHabanero peppers; (stemmed and chopped)

1 cupYellow onion; (diced, divided)

1/2 Fresh lime; (juice and zest)

4 ouncesQuinoa; (cooked)

1/2 cupFrozen corn

1 tablespoonMexican chili powder

1/2 teaspoonGround cumin

1/8 teaspoonGarlic powder

1/4 teaspoonPaprika

2 pinchesKosher salt; (or to taste)

Freshly ground pepper; (to taste)

1/8 teaspoonGround cayenne pepper

2 tablespoonsExtra virgin olive oil

Shredded cheddar cheese; (Sharp is good, optional for topping)

Light sour cream; (optional for topping)

Turkey Chili With Heat Preparation

In soup pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 cup of the onions and the habanero peppers (avoid breathing the fumes) and saute, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent, about 4 minutes. Add ground turkey and stir to break up into small pieces; cook and stir frequently until turkey has all turned white on outside, about 5 minutes. Add quinoa and stir to thoroughly mix in. Add remaining ingredients and stir to mix thoroughly. Cover the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and let cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently. Serve with remaining onion and optional cheese and sour cream as toppings.